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Economic Cooperation Organization: Ex-post Impact and Potentials on Intra-group Trade in Non-Oil Industries Using Gravity Model
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Abedini, Javad (Supervisor)
Abstract
International trade arrangements have been considerably developed in recent decadees. Especially, one can note the role of these factors in economic development and improvement of life standards in member countries. In the meantime, Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was established in 1985, by Iran, Pakistan and Turkey and then extended by seven other countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Improving economic development and intra-group trade of member countries is one of the main objectives for the group. The purpose of this research is to estimate the ex-post effects of ECO on the intra-group trade of member countries....
Causal structure of the EFQM excellence model among healthcare sector: a case study in Iran
, Article Total Quality Management and Business Excellence ; 2015 ; 14783363 (ISSN) ; Kamali Miab, A ; Sadeghi, M. J ; Sharif University of Technology
Routledge
2015
Abstract
This paper aims to find the causal structure among the criteria of European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) excellence model in the organisations of the healthcare sector to prioritise improvement actions for excellence in hospitals. In this regard, a framework of relations among the criteria of EFQM model is developed by theoretical studies and then, this framework is tested based on the results of self-evaluations performed in Iran public hospitals using the Structural Equation Modelling statistical technique. The required data have been collected from 40 public hospitals from 30 provinces and more than 1200 senior and middle managers of clinical departments of the Iran healthcare...
Causal structure of the EFQM excellence model among healthcare sector: a case study in Iran
, Article Total Quality Management and Business Excellence ; Volume 28, Issue 5-6 , 2017 , Pages 663-677 ; 14783363 (ISSN) ; Kamali Miab, A ; Sadeghi, M. J ; Sharif University of Technology
Routledge
2017
Abstract
This paper aims to find the causal structure among the criteria of European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) excellence model in the organisations of the healthcare sector to prioritise improvement actions for excellence in hospitals. In this regard, a framework of relations among the criteria of EFQM model is developed by theoretical studies and then, this framework is tested based on the results of self-evaluations performed in Iran public hospitals using the Structural Equation Modelling statistical technique. The required data have been collected from 40 public hospitals from 30 provinces and more than 1200 senior and middle managers of clinical departments of the Iran healthcare...
An Optimization Model for Designing an Appointment-Making Procedure for Outpatients–Case Study: Milad Hospital Clinic
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Eshghi, Kourosh (Supervisor) ; Delavari, Vahid (Co-Supervisor)
Abstract
Patient scheduling is one of the most important problems in healthcare optimization which has been in center of attention in various environments including outpatient clinics and operating rooms. Effective scheduling systems have the goal of matching the demand with capacity so that resources are better utilized and patient waiting times are minimized. Furthermore, patient scheduling can be merged with another problem in which the main goal is to find the optimal sequence of a given list of patients. Moreover, there are several sources of uncertainty such as patients’ unpunctuality, absence, and service time in this problem resulting in having a very complex problem. In this research,...
The utilization of patients’ information to improve the performance of radiotherapy centers: A data-driven approach
, Article Computers and Industrial Engineering ; Volume 172 , 2022 ; 03608352 (ISSN) ; Najafi, M ; Mesgari, S ; Zolfagharinia, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2022
Abstract
The high demand for radiotherapy services, combined with the limited capacity of available resources, patient unpunctuality, and series of appointments, makes Patient Appointment Scheduling (PAS) in radiotherapy centers very challenging. Although most centers use a First-Come-First-Serve (FCFS) policy for appointment scheduling, this approach does not consider patients’ behaviors, and consequently, it performs poorly. This type of inappropriate scheduling usually leads to inefficiency at the center and/or patient dissatisfaction. This study provides a data-driven approach to patient appointment scheduling to deal with the challenges mentioned above, and it considers patients’ histories of...
Role of Affective Commitment in the Relationship between Ostracism and Turnover Intention
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Banki, Sara (Supervisor)
Abstract
A lot of researchers have suggested that ostracism as a disruptive behavior, has been widespread among organizations and a lot of researches has been studied its consequences in recent years.This research studies ostracism’s consequences and proposes a theoretical model of organizational ostracism with affective commitment, intention to turnover and organizational dependability as one of affective commitment’s antecedents. This study has been done on 231 employees of three medium knowledge-based organizations to identify the effects of ostracism on employee’s turnover behavior. Results show that ostracism, due to its impact on the affective commitment of ostracized peoples, reduces this type...
Neural Network Design and Optimization for Porosity Estimation with Using Seismic Attributs
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Pishvaie, Mahmoud Reza (Supervisor) ; Badakhshan, Amir (Supervisor)
Abstract
Todays, the most important thing in the oil and gas fields is how to find the main properteis as porosity and permeability; therefere in this project was tryed to estimate to correct porosity in the reservoir area with using estimated porosity from siesmic attributes. For this study Mishrif reservoir in Sarvak formation was selected and the used data are 3D siesmic and also corrected porosity estimated by analysing siesmic attributes from five wells. For combination sresmic and log data, Simulated Annealing was seleted as a Neural Network optimizer for this project.
Degradation of benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) from aqueous solution by isolated bacteria from contaminated sites
, Article Research on Chemical Intermediates ; Volume 41, Issue 1 , January , 2015 , Pages 265-275 ; 09226168 (ISSN) ; Yaghmaei, S ; Vafaei, F ; Khataee, A. R ; Hejazi, M. S ; Sharif University of Technology
Kluwer Academic Publishers
2015
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The present study was carried out to evaluate the degradation efficiency of benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) by isolated bacteria from various petroleum-hydrocarbons contaminated sites. Five isolated bacteria were selected for testing BTX biodegradation from liquid culture media. Each of these bacteria was able to degrade BTX but with different efficiencies. Maximum biodegradation efficiency for benzene (more than 70 %) was obtained by Gram-positive coccobacillus, Gram-positive coccus and Gram-negative bacillus bacteria, for toluene (60 %) and xylene (70 %) by Gram-positive coccobacillus and Gram-negative coccobacillus. It was found that the presence of xylene in the substrate mixture...
Identifying Active Followership Behaviors in Interaction with Managers with Autocratic Leadership Style in an Iranian Organization
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor) ; Banki, Sara (Supervisor)
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this thesis was to identify active followership behaviors of followers in interaction with autocratic leaders. An active follower thinks critically and takes initiatives.
Design: Given that Followership literature is still in its infancy, the research questions needed a qualitative approach, in this case grounded theory. In total, 19 top- & middle-level managers were interviewed as leaders and followers, accordingly, using semi-structured interviews.
Findings: 4 categories of active followership were found, each having 3-4 specific behaviors. These categories are: precautionary behaviors, facilitating behaviors, modificating behaviors, and consolidating...
Design: Given that Followership literature is still in its infancy, the research questions needed a qualitative approach, in this case grounded theory. In total, 19 top- & middle-level managers were interviewed as leaders and followers, accordingly, using semi-structured interviews.
Findings: 4 categories of active followership were found, each having 3-4 specific behaviors. These categories are: precautionary behaviors, facilitating behaviors, modificating behaviors, and consolidating...
An Investigation of the Mediating role of Organizational Cynicism on the Relations between the Politics Perception and Organizational Commitment
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor) ; Banki, Sara (Supervisor)
Abstract
There is no consensus definition of cynicism in literature. In this research different definitions of cynicism have been investigated and two concept of organizational cynicism and trait cynicism have been taken into consideration. Organizational cynicism is a negative attitude that is prevalent in employees. In literature some antecedents and consequences of organizational cynicism have been suggested. It seems organizational cynicism can be investigated in a more complex relations. The focus of this research is on the mediating role of organizational cynicism on the likely relations between politics perception and organizational commitment. That is to say organizational cynicism can...
The Influence of Authentic Leadership on the Relationship between Transformational Leadership, and Feedback-seeking Behaviors
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor) ; Banki, Sara (Supervisor)
Abstract
Feedback-seeking behavior is the effort of employees to get feedback from the environment and around people about their performance. One of the research questions in this field is about the factors that increase this behavior in the staff. Transformational leadership as a leadership style, stimulates, and motivates followers to achieving desirable operational results. In addition, an important consequence of this style could be increasing the followers' capabilities. Transformational leaders are trying to empower their followers to build and empower them, which can provide a strong incentive for employees to move and grow, which may encourage them to have a better performance. One of...
Applying Gamification in Corporate Entrepreneurship Culture, Specially Missionary Organizations; Through SafirFilm Case Study
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Yavari, Elham (Supervisor) ; Banki, Sara ($item.subfieldsMap.e)
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Although existing literature on organizational culture and its change process contains meaningful and rich theories but our studies show that there is no perfect and detailed framework on linking organizational culture change and corporate entrepreneurship culture. In addition to that, Gamification –defined as taking the game design elements into non-game contexts– is a fruitful and academically rich research area. Fortunately an idea proposed recently to explain a method for enhancements in organizational culture in general, and in corporate entrepreneurship culture in particularby Yavari and Jafarian based on using game mechanisms. In their paper "A Gamification-Based Method for Corporate...
Synthesis of Tin and Ti2n Nanostructured Coatings on Ti alloys Using Magnetron Sputtering System And Comparison of Their Biocompatibility Properties
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Nemati, Ali (Supervisor) ; Khamse, Sara (Supervisor)
Abstract
Considering the importance of biocompatibility of implantable prothesis’, metallic alloys have weaker corrosion resistance than ceramics. In order to extend usage of nanomaterials to improve the bio-properties of materials, Nano-structured ceramic coatings are being suggested to improve corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of prosthesis. Meanwhile, very good properties of TiN, such as corrosion resistance and mechanical properties as a thin film coating are undeniable. In this study, TiN and Ti2N thin film were deposited on Ti-based substrate, using PVD and Magnetron sputtering at different argon to nitrogen ratio. The crystal structure of the films was examined using Grazing XRD...
The Instructional Effect of Dynamic-assessment, Non-dynamic Traditional Assesment, and Non-assessment Courses on Iranian EFL Learners' Interlanguage Pragmatic Production
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Tajeddin, Zia (Supervisor) ; Alemi, Minoo (Supervisor)
Abstract
There are several methods proposed for the instruction and assessment of interlanguage pragmatic competence of foreign language learners. Dynamic assessment as one of the recent methods arising from Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory of mind incorporates assessment and instruction by engaging learners in a process of interaction with the mediator while the learners are trying to perform a challenging task. The present study aimed to explore the advantage of Dynamic Assessment as an instructional instrument over the Non-dynamic (traditional) Assessment and Non-assessment approaches and their effects on the Iranian intermediate level students. The target speech acts of apology, complaint, and...
Monitoring of Structure Characteristics, Humidity, Temperature and Torsion Using Optical Fiber Sensor
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Bahrampour, Alireza (Supervisor) ; Tofighi, Sara (Supervisor)
Abstract
Fiber optic sensors have found industrial applications due to their unique characteristics and wide range of environmental parameters. Specifically, distributed optical fiber sensors which have applications in borders protection, intrusion detection, oil and gas leakage detection and smart irrigation of farms and gardens, have attracted significant attention from research groups around the world in recent years. According to the forecasts, among all kind of optical fiber sensors, the temperature and acoustic/vibration sensors will seize the market during the coming years. In this thesis, three kind of optical fiber sensors are proposed for environment health monitoring. First, distributed...
A credible role of copper oxide on structure of nanocrystalline mesoporous titanium dioxide
, Article Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society ; Volume 5, Issue 3 , September , 2008 , pp. 367-374 ; 1735207X ; Rahman Setayesh, S. (Shahrbanoo) ; Gholami, M. R. (Mohammad Reza) ; Sharif University of Technology
2008
Abstract
Copper oxide-titania catalysts with nanocrystalline mesoporous structure were prepared by sol-gel technique using tetra isopropyl ortho titanate (TiPT) as the inorganic precursor and amino-2 ethanol as the swelling agent. Characterization was performed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), fourier transformed infrared spectra (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), diffuse reflectance UV-Vis spectroscopy (DRS), and N2 adsorption-desorption measurements. It was found that CuO (0.025-0.1 mol ratio) has some effect on the particle size, surface area, pore-volume, pore-diameter, crystallinity of the particles, and crystalline phase of TiO2 nanocrystalline. The results indicated that 0.1 CuO-TiO2...
Design and Fabrication of Microfluidic Biosensors based on Modified Electrospun Nanofibrous Membranes for Biomarkers Detection
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Vosoughi, Manuchehr (Supervisor) ; Soleimani, Masoud (Supervisor) ; Soudi, Sara (Supervisor)
Abstract
The accurate assessment of biomarkers likes proteins, hormones or other biomolecules that amount of them changes with state of disease or level of treatment and gives diagnostic information is a difficult duty. In these samples, pathogens exist in small quantity compared to other background molecules. Therefore, appropriate sampling process for concentrating and separating pathogens from the matrix should be developed in order to provide rapid and accurate pathogen detection test. In this thesis design and fabrication of microfluidic biosensors based on the modified nanofibrous membranes were investigated and explained. PES nanofibrous membrane with carboxyl functional groups for covalent...
Designing an Intelligent System to Analyze Electrograms of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Rabiee, Hamid Reza (Supervisor) ; Soleymani, Mahdieh (Supervisor) ; Pahlavan, Sara (Co-Advisor)
Abstract
Ability to differentiate induced pluripotent stem cells to cardiomycocytes has attracted attentions,considering crucial role of the heart in the human body and great potential applications of these cells like disease modeling, new treatment methods and basic research. We are able to analyze the performance of beating cells through recording extracellular field potentials of cardiomyocytes using multi-electrode array (MEA) technology. This analysis is an essential step to use cardiac cells in any future development and experiment. Currently, the electrophysiology experts analyze recorded extracellular field potentials of induced cardiomyocytes by observing all the episodes of each record....
Surfactant-assisted synthesis and characterization of hydroxyapatite nanorods under hydrothermal conditions
, Article Materials Science- Poland ; Volume 27, Issue 4 , 2009 , Pages 961-971 ; 01371339 (ISSN) ; Solati Hashjin, M ; Sara Shafiei, S ; Goudarzi, A ; Salarian, R ; Nemati, A ; Sharif University of Technology
2009
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Hydroxyapatite (HAp) nanorods with uniform morphology and controllable size were successfully synthesized by precipitating Ca(NO3) 24H2O and (NH4)2HPO4 in the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) as cationic surfactant and non-ionic cosurfactant, respectively, under hydrothermal conditions. The effect of hydrothermal temperature on the composition, morphology and size of HAp particles was studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results revealed that the morphology and size of HAp particles can be effectively controlled by the presence of CTAB and PEG...
Investigation of Crystallization Behavior and Electrical Properties of Glass-Ceramics in the Li2O-TiO2-P2O5 System
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Nemati, Ali (Supervisor) ; Eftekhari Yekta, Bijan (Supervisor) ; Banijamali, Sara (Co-Advisor)
Abstract
During the past two decades, much attention has been paid to rechargeable lithium batteries, because they have high energy density. Glass-ceramics is a category of this material, which may be of great potential as solid electrolytes.. The object of this thesis is preparation of Li2O-TiO2-P2O5 glass, glass-ceramic and investigation their electrical behavior. Prepared Samples were investigated by Differential thermal analysis (DTA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV-Visible spectroscopy and Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). In this study LiTi2(PO4)3 crystals were crystallized in a glass with the composition 45Li2O-25TiO2-30P2O5 (molar ratio). According...